Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long-term Care

Job summary

The LPN performs patient assessments and implements nursing care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications and operating within the BCCNM standards of practice.

Job details

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Long-term Care team at McKinney Place in Oliver, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! Who We Are Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve. What We Offer We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career: Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages About The Job Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures Operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.. Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours. About this Location McKinney Place, located in Oliver, embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support residents’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. This facility is a one-storey, non-profit seniors care home with 75 private, semi-private and 4 bed ward rooms with ensuite washrooms. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

What you’ll do

The LPN performs patient assessments and implements nursing care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications and operating within the BCCNM standards of practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse capable of working in a fast-paced long-term care environment. Adherence to the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice is required.

Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums • Competitive wages

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Nursing Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Clinical Competency
• Patient Care
• Long-term Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services